Kei vs Macon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kei

Boy #4,606 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"joy, jubilation"

Origin: Japanese kanji 慶

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,606
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Macon

Boy #4,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place name: fortified settlement"

Origin: Gaulish-Latin Matisco

Cultural Roots

American French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,671
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac, Mace

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Popularity Comparison

Kei Rank #4,606
Macon Rank #4,671

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 vs #4671 for Macon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kei ___

  • Kei James
  • Kei Alexander
  • Kei William
  • Kei Michael
  • Kei Lee
  • Kei Thomas

Macon ___

  • Macon James
  • Macon Lee
  • Macon Ray
  • Macon Cole
  • Macon Reed
  • Macon Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kei

Kai Ren Hiro Mia Yuki

If you choose Macon

Savannah Augusta Jackson Camden Beau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kei or Macon more popular?

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 compared to Macon at #4671 in the United States.

What do Kei and Macon mean?

Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin). Macon means "place name: fortified settlement" (Gaulish-Latin Matisco origin).

Are Kei and Macon boy or girl names?

Kei is primarily a boy name. Macon is primarily a boy name.

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